FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The process of gradually isolating Azerbaijan from the civilized world is going on, which can have serious consequences for both its security and development…” (Lack of) Human Rights and Freedoms The trial of Afieddin Mammadov, an activist and the chairman of the Confederation of Workers’ Table Trade Unions, who has been in prison for over four months, has commenced. Mammadov stated that he was not permitted to wear a suit jacket during the court appearance, with Penitentiary Service employees claiming that the judge did not allow it. Mammadov's case...


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    FB Digest@VoxPOPULI   “The ruling family and their close circle have unofficially become the richest people in the world, and the rest of the people do not turn on the air conditioner in summer or the heater in winter so that they could save money for food...” (Lack of) Human Rights and Liberties Political Prisoner Saleh Rustamli's condition has deteriorated sharply as he has reached 34th of hunger strike. Family members reported that Rustamli (58) was taken under special care at the Medical Center within the prison. Head of PFP Ali Karimli said that meanwhile,...


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI 26.07.2021 “… Spend billions on the others, but keep your people hungry, so as to make it possible to govern them…” The Azerbaijani FB community continues to simmer in a cocktail of ‘cognitive dissonance’, unable to trust the state administration or the motives of other associated regional players. At a season when there should be signs of jubilation, such as on the occasion of the Gurban meat distribution, citizens are still plagued by the insistent evidence of redirection of national funds.  Statistics collated underline continuing evidence of corruption,...


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI 31.05.2021 “…. Ah, Azerbaijan! How many rebukes we have received, not to claim your rights, but only to say your name!” (M.E.Rasulzade) “ The FB community widely celebrates the national day of independence, in contrast with its passing almost unnoticed at the official level; expresses their concern with the tension on the state border and interprets this as a Russian-designed trap; follows closely the misunderstanding in relations with Turkey in regard to construction of the music school in Shusha; decries the killing of Azerbaijani citizens by police in Russia...


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FB Digest@VoxPOPULI 22.04.2021 “….Forget about Europe, we already look with envy at Africa….” The Fb users  decry news about planned military parade of Russia in Khankendi, feel puzzled about situation with the Zangezur corridor,  are indignant with the official response from Moscow about Iskander-M rockets, suggest to prohibit Russian TV channels in Azerbaijan, denounce indifference to the fate of the dwellers of the demolished houses on Sovetski street and astonished by lack of reaction to the 170th day of hunger strike in prison by journalist Afghan Sadigov,  discuss the low rank...


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